The 75th Berlin International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet today for the opening film and the world premiere of Das Licht (The Light), directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, and Michael Ihnow at the Berlinale Palast.

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival opened with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” as Tilda Swinton was honored with the Golden Bear. (Feb. 13)

The Berlin Film Festival kicked off its 75th anniversary edition February 13 with the opening-night world premiere screening of The Light, Tom Tykwer’s politically charged film that takes stock of German society in the first quarter of the 21st century.